Council Meeting

That June 1 – 30, 2021 be proclaimed as “Seniors’ Month” in the City of Port Colborne and that all citizens be encouraged to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.

That the agenda dated June 14, 2021 be confirmed, as circulated.

a. That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on May 25, 2021, be approved as circulated. b. That the minutes of the special meeting of Council held on June 7, 2021, be approved as circulated.

That items 7.1 and 7.2 be approved, and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

That items 8.1 to 8.4 be received for information.

That Council Direct the Director of Public Works to work with the Downtown BIA to create a plan to recognize and show support of the LGBTQ community and other marginalized peoples with a focus of the plan to be inclusive and illustrate that the City of Port Colborne is a safe place where all are wanted, welcome and respected in our community; and That Council approve the budget funding for this project come from the Capital Contingency Reserve; and That the Director of Public Works be directed to work alongside the Downtown BIA and move forward in implementing and installing one crosswalk.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2021-166 be received; That Council endorse the commitment to become a Certified Living Wage Employer at the Leader level as of June 20, 2021; and That Council endorse the commitment to reaching the Champion level by June 30, 2023.

That Community Safety and Enforcement Department Report 2021-161, be received for information purposes.

That Community Safety and Enforcement Department Report 2021-159 be received for information.

That Community Safety and Enforcement Department Report 2021-155 be received; That Council adopt the Core Services as outlined in Appendix A to Community Safety & Enforcement Department Report 2021-155; and That Council approve the draft By-law and Schedule “A” By-law Enforcement Policy attached as Appendix B to Community Safety & Enforcement Department Report 2021-155.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2021-76 be received; That the reserve transfers proposed in this report and included in the consolidated financial statements, be approved; That the consolidated financial statements attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services Department Report 2021-76, be approved; and That Grant Thornton be reappointed as the auditors of the City of Port Colborne for the fees as outlined in Appendix C to Corporate Services Department Report 2021-76.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2021-165 be received as information. In Favour (7): Councillor E. Beauregard, Councillor R. Bodner, Councillor G. Bruno, Councillor F. Danch, Councillor A. Desmarais, Mayor Steele, and Councillor H. Wells Opposed (2): Councillor M. Bagu, and Councillor D. Kalailieff

That Corporate Services Department Report 2021-165 be received as information; That the Director of Corporate Services be directed to implement an amended version of Option 1 as outlined on page 2 of Corporate Services Department Report 2021-165, with the Director administering exemptions to residency restrictions with discretion; That successful exemptions be treated as Niagara residents by paying a fee to access the beach ($25 weekday/ $35 weekend); and That the Director of Corporate Services notify Council when an exemption to residency restrictions is granted. In Favour (4): Councillor R. Bodner, Councillor A. Desmarais, Mayor Steele, and Councillor H. Wells Opposed (5): Councillor E. Beauregard, Councillor M. Bagu, Councillor G. Bruno, Councillor F. Danch, and Councillor D. Kalailieff

That Planning and Development Department Report 2021-168 be received; That the Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix A to Planning and Development Report 2021-168 be approved; and That Planning and Development staff be directed to circulate the Notice of Passing in accordance with the Planning Act.

That Community Safety and Enforcement Department Report 2021-170 be received; and That the draft Non-Parking Administrative Monetary Penalty System By- law attached as Appendix A to Community Safety and Enforcement Report 2021-170, be approved.

That Council award the Project for the Design of Replacing Watermain on Erie Street to Associated Engineering Ltd. (the Consultant), for the amount of $118,210.00, plus applicable taxes; That a provisional item of $100,034.00 for Contract Administration and Inspection be awarded on a later date at the discretion of the Director of Public Works, and be approved for use, if necessary, to supplement City staff resources; That staff prepare the Contract By-law, and the City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the Contract Agreement; and That the funding for the Project be financed under Account 20C-PW-L43.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2021-133, Nickel Beach Lease Agreement be received; That Council approve the lease agreement attached as Appendix A to Corporate Services Department Report 2021-133, between the City of Port Colborne and Vale Canada Limited for the purposes of leasing the premises at Nickel Beach; and That a by-law to enter into a lease agreement with Vale Canada Limited be brought forward.

That Public Works Department Report 2021-148 be received; and That staff be directed to advance the Port Colborne Municipal Drain Engineer’s Report to a ‘Meeting to Consider’, under Section 41, Chapter D.17 of the Drainage Act.

That Chief Administrative Office Report 2021-154 be received; That City sponsorship of the 2021 Big Bass Champion Fishing Tournament be approved, with $4,000 in financial support from the City, City assistance with event promotion and marketing on social media, and waiving the permit fees for the use of H.H. Knoll Park; and That approval of the above-noted event and sponsorship is conditional on the Big Bass Champion Fishing Tournament submitting a certificate of liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 naming the City of Port Colborne as additional insured.

That correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie regarding Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence, be supported.

Whereas: Several provinces have declared emergencies on various circumstances over time, and whereas Canada is allowed to declare national emergencies under the Emergencies Act, 1985; Approximately 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health problem or illness and whereas the economic burden of mental illness in Canada is estimated at 51 billion dollars per year (including healthcare costs,

That item 18.1 be approved, as presented.

That items 19.1 to 19.8 be enacted and passed

That Council do now proceed into closed session in order to address items 20.1 and 20.2.

That the rules of procedure set out in Section 4.1 of the Procedural By-law be waived to allow the meeting to extend past 11 p.m.